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FE16 EPO

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 EPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,781 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 66,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,196 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 59,196 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER 2mm >>> NEW REQUIRTED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND RESET ADVISED WITH TYRES

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER BALD 2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F OUTER 2.5mm >>> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R 2.5mm >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FE16 EPO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE16 EPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE16 EPO registered?

FE16 EPO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FE16 EPO safe to buy?

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